Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our parks, play areas and public open spaces safe, clean and welcoming for residents and visitors across Huntingdonshire. Your work will be hands‑on and varied, with much of your time spent carrying out grass cutting, hedge maintenance and general soft landscaping tasks that ensure our outdoor spaces look their best throughout the year.
You’ll be operating equipment such as ride‑on mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers and blowers, while also supporting a range of seasonal and reactive tasks including planting, pruning, sports pitch preparation, litter removal and responding to incidents or hazards that arise.
You’ll work both independently and as part of a supportive team, adapting to shifting priorities influenced by weather, seasonal workloads and community needs. Whether you’re maintaining equipment, interacting with the public or contributing to emergency works, you’ll be a valued and visible representative of the Council who helps maintain high standards of safety, presentation and service.
About you
You will be someone who thrives outdoors in all weather conditions and enjoys practical, physical work. Reliability, consistency and a positive attitude are essential, as is the ability to make sensible decisions on site to keep yourself and others safe.
You will bring confidence in operating grounds maintenance equipment or be willing to learn. You will communicate professionally with the public, offering reassurance and clear information when needed. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, showing flexibility as work programmes change and demonstrating pride in the spaces you help maintain.
Above all, you will share our commitment to safe working practices, excellent service and representing the Council with professionalism and respect.
View the job description [PDF, 0.6MB].
Apply
The closing date is 9am 18 March 2026 and interviews will be held on 26 March 2026..
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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